The roster is constantly changing and the play hasn’t always been pretty, but Boston has kept afloat in the wild-card race.
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Commentary: Kyle Schwarber is proving to be valuable addition to Red Sox
The slugger, acquired by Boston at the trade deadline, has shown impressive plate discipline that has teammates taking notice.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox stumbling through August as they seek wild-card spot
Suddenly, playing in the wild-card game is looking like a reward rather than a disappointment, but Boston needs to play better, especially defensively, to keep its playoff hopes alive.
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Tom Caron: With Dalbec heating up, Red Sox have more lineup options
Now that first baseman Bobby Dalbec has found his power stroke, newcomer Kyle Schwarber is likely to be used only in the outfield or at DH.
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Tom Caron: Reeling Red Sox now find themselves in wild-card hunt
Alex Cora’s team looked magical for four months. Now Boston enters the stretch run hoping it can snag one of the two wild-card playoff berths.
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Tom Caron: Dog days of August arrive early for the Red Sox
Boston has lost four straight, slowing their remarkable turnaround and tightening the AL East race.
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Tom Caron: Starting pitchers pave the way for Red Sox success
Boston has had to use only six starters this season, the fewest of any team in the major leagues.
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Tom Caron: Just as he gets in a groove, Christian Arroyo is back on the IL
The infielder has been having a breakthrough season with the Red Sox, but this is his third stint on the injured list in 2021.
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Tom Caron: Looking ahead to an exciting second half for Red Sox
Boston leads the AL East and gets to face the rival Yankees after the break, earlier than they would like.
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Tom Caron: Kiké Hernández provides Red Sox with spark at top of lineup
Last week, Hernández became the the first player in Red Sox history to hit three leadoff homers in a five-game span.